Fishermen sue to end industry-funded monitoring program

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A group of fishing companies in New England is bringing its bid to try to end industry-funded monitoring programs to federal appeals court.

Productive Maine scalloping grounds might close for year

DENNYSVILLE, Maine (AP) Maine ocean regulators might close the state’s most productive scallop fishing grounds for the year.

Maine’s largest city to ban flavored tobacco products

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s largest city is banning the sale of flavored tobacco products.

Juvenile accused of setting fire to shed in Windham

A 15-year-old has been charged with arson as part of an investigation into a fire in Windham.

Maine governor announces child welfare reform proposals

Gov. Janet Mills wants to strengthen the office of child welfare ombudsman, hire more child welfare workers to fill critical gaps and expand family support following a jump in child deaths.

Maine governor, delegation want whale protections delayed

Maine’s governor and congressional delegation are calling on the federal government to push back new fishing rules designed to protect whales so fishermen can comply with them.

Airport doesn’t have to worry about 5G for time being

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) There has been concern about the impact of the rollout of 5G cellular networks on airports around the country, but the Portland International Jetport doesn’t have that worry yet.

Acadia National Park wants to rebuild Jordan Pond House

BANGOR, Maine (AP) Acadia National Park wants to tear down the famous Jordan Pond House restaurant, at a scenic spot where tea and popovers have been served since the late 1800s, and replace it for as much as $20 million because of structural problems.

Browntail moths so annoying they now have their own month

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine’s browntail moth nuisance has risen to the level that state forestry officials feel the pest deserves its own month.

Portland Jetport doesn’t have to worry about 5G – for now

Airlines have expressed concern that the 5G transmissions could cause inaccurate readings on airplanes’ altimeters, which operate on a frequency that’s close to the one used by 5G towers